Helichrysum Absolute Oil - Helichrysum italicum

Helichrysum italicum · Honey-Sweet Fresh Woody

Helichrysum Absolute is a strong, honey-sweet material solvent extracted from the flowers of Helichrysum italicum (immortelle), from France. With a rich honey-sweet aroma and fresh, woody facets, this helichrysum absolute is a distinctive, tenacious note prized in fine perfumery.

Quick Facts

• Botanical Name: Helichrysum italicum

• Botanical Synonym: Helichrysum angustifolium

• Common Name: Immortelle, everlasting

• Family: Asteraceae

• Source: Flowers

• Origin: France

• Processing Method: Solvent extraction (absolute)

• Colour / Consistency: Dark, semi-solid to viscous, caramel odour

Aroma Profile

Helichrysum has a strong, rich, honey-sweet scent with fresh and woody facets — a distinctive, tenacious note.

Blends beautifully with: Helichrysum pairs with floral, wood, citrus and resin materials, including Lavender, Geranium, Oakmoss, Rose, Fir Balsam, and Ambrette.

Immortelle (Everlasting)

Helichrysum (Helichrysum italicum), the immortelle or everlasting, is prized for its rich, honey-sweet, tenacious character. As an absolute it is a distinctive, long-lasting note treasured in fine perfumery.

Harvesting & Extraction

Helichrysum absolute is produced by solvent extraction of the flowers, giving a rich, honey-sweet material (this is the absolute, distinct from the steam-distilled essential oil).

Common Uses

Across perfumery, wellness and traditional practice, this oil is valued for:

• Fine perfumery — a rich, honey-sweet note for distinctive accords.

• Natural fragrance — a tenacious honeyed note for niche compositions.

• Aromatherapy — a warming, soothing note in aromatherapy blends.

• Skincare — a distinctive note valued in natural skincare.

Related Oils You May Like

For more honeyed and distinctive absolutes, explore related materials: Calendula Absolute, Broom / Genet Absolute, Oakmoss Absolute, and our pure floral absolutes.

Caution: Helichrysum absolute is a rich, concentrated material, so dilute well and patch test. Absolutes are highly concentrated and contain trace extraction solvent, so always dilute well before use, patch test, and use externally only. Not for internal use. Keep out of reach of children.

Technical Analysis

Key Constituents

Typical Composition · Qualitative

Helichrysum absolute is rich in italidiones and diketones with waxes. Typical qualitative character below; batch values vary.

Safety Summary

• Hazards: Rich concentrated material.

• Contraindications: Dilute well; patch test.

Technical Notes

• Absolute grade — This is the immortelle absolute, distinct from the steam-distilled essential oil.

• Batch documentation — Specification and batch documentation available on request.

Technical Disclaimer: The composition indicated above is qualitative and typical for this botanical; it does not constitute a Certificate of Analysis. Batch-specific GC/MS values vary with origin, harvest and distillation. For regulatory or formulation decisions, always refer to the batch-specific CoA supplied with your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is helichrysum absolute?
It is a strong, honey-sweet material solvent extracted from the flowers of Helichrysum italicum (immortelle), from France.

What does helichrysum smell like?
Rich and honey-sweet with fresh, woody facets.

How is the absolute different from the oil?
Both come from immortelle; the absolute is a solvent extract, richer and more tenacious than the steam-distilled oil.

What is it used for?
Fine perfumery, natural fragrance, aromatherapy and skincare.